in step
Idioms-
Moving to a rhythm or conforming to the movements of others, as in The kids marched in step to the music . [Late 1800s]
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in step with . In conformity or harmony with, as in He was in step with the times . The antonym to both usages is out of step , as in They're out of step with the music , or His views are out of step with the board's . [Late 1800s] Also see in phase ; out of phase .
Example Sentences
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The plan is to unveil Zed along with new exhibits, looping trails, a rooftop terrace and a new Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research in 2028 in step with the city’s hosting of the summer Olympics.
There are individual countries’ markets that are less correlated to the U.S., and smaller companies tend to move less in step with global markets.
From Barron's
We all turn, and in step Principal Espinosa and Gene.
From Literature
He said the exchange “evolves its standards in step with market realities.”
From Barron's
Surveys also suggest discretionary spending may fall in step with income brackets.
From Barron's
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